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LB57 JTY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,275 mi
Last recorded110,275 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 JTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 110,275 miles

front lower wishbone rear bushes perished

front no plate in poor condition

n/s indicator lamp in mirror in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition & corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,389 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,269 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 85,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

steel fitted to vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2015 85,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2014 75,259 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge 185/60/14

Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,122 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 67,122 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 56,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2011 43,229 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2011 43,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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LB57 JTY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB57 JTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB57 JTY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is LB57 JTY safe to buy?

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